Roddy

DOGGY DAY OUTINGSummary of volunteer notes from outing on 10/12/26: Hopped right into the car. Quiet in the car, some panting. Pulled moderately with some zig-zag walking during the walk around Lake Temescal. Pulled hard and lunged towards a squirrel. Pulled toward dogs, but did not lunge nor bark at them, including a small dog which pulled toward and barked at him. Easy to steer with verbal encouragement and leash guidance to keep him walking.Was alert and pulled to try to keep going when we tried to get him to take a break with us on the lawn. Lay down very briefly when prompted but got up again. Greeted a couple and a man politely as they let him sniff and then offered a treats. Took treats gently. Sitting outside at Starbucks, he barked at a man with a guitar approached us as he talked with rather gravelly voice. Calmed down gradually as the man sat at the next table and played his guitar to us. Sniffed at an another man who approached us and extended his hand to Roddy to sniff. Let the man pet him with a loose body and without barking.Inside Pet store, dog pulled mildly as he walked through the store. Pulled forward towards another dog in the store, but moved along with handlers. \Some pacing on the car ride back.Overall, he seemed so much less reactive to dogs during our outing outside the shelter. He was not fixated on the dogs and followed verbal encouragement and leash guidance to continue walking. He was very interested in the squirrels, and needed a more assertive leash guidance to break the fixiation.

Roddy has been moved to Yellow due to resisting rekennel and fence fighting with his neighbors. Green volunteers requested assistance from ACA twice.B

Diagnosis: Periodontal Disease, 3/4

Dental Disease This pet has moderate dental disease; this may include tartar buildup on teeth, inflamed gums, chronically chipped or fractured teeth, missing teeth, loose teeth, and worn teeth. Based on our resources, Oakland Animals Services is unable to address dental disease. It is recommended you follow up with your regular veterinarian to establish an oral health plan for your pet. This may involve a sedated/anesthetized oral exam, dental radiographs, and treatment plan. Your veterinarian may recommend dental extractions of severely diseased teeth. Ongoing dental care is important throughout your petbx00s lifetime. This animal should have a general health exam with a veterinarian as soon as possible after adoption. Your veterinarian can make further medical recommendations for testing and medical treatment if needed. OAS is not responsible for additional care post adoption.

Background: Brought in stray by finder on 8/23/26. Dog was roaming for one week before finder brought in. Given Green dot on intake. No issues with all handling for intake process.B Shelter handling: Volunteers have been able to leash, walk, and pet dog during outings with no issues. Dog has been relaxed with all handling in the shelter, Volunteers and staff report dog can pull hard on leash, knows sit, takes treats gently. Sometimes barks and pulls towards other dogs while on leash. Green for volunteer handling. Dog can be made available for adoption after hold period.

S: Dog-dog evaluation with a male and female tester dog. Tester dogs selected due to their ability to politely greet and not escalate conflict.

O: At the gate, dog was calm and non-reactive. Inside the yard, dog moved to a corner to eliminate, testers followed and sniffed him all over. Some lip licking and yawning, then moved away, male tester followed. Dog turned around, sniffed tester all over, whining a little bit. Dog moved to the front of the male tester, stood face to face for a few seconds, then rubbed against and pushed him a couple of times. Walked away again and approached the female tester. Female moved away, dog followed her into a corner, then moved away when handler whistled.B

A: Independent (possibly Learning Dog Skills), Medium Energy, Neutral-Forward Social Dynamic, no Corrections or Conflict observed, Playgroup Size 2-3.

P: Recommend placement with appropriately matched dogs, or placed as a solo dog with appropriate dog friends.

Roddy – Independent, Playful, and Eager to Learn

Roddy is a 5-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier mix weighing 58 pounds.

• Playful and independent: Roddy enjoys entertaining himself, whether he’s chasing and slapping around a ball or finding a stuffy to chew or toss around.
• Smart and highly trainable: Roddy is very food motivated and enjoys treat-based activities like practicing “sit,” “down,” “touch,” “crawl,” and playing “find it” games.
• Affectionate on his terms: Roddy is somewhat independent and doesn’t always seek out interaction, but he accepts pets and affection and appears to enjoy them when offered.
• Easy to redirect: Roddy can be mildly jumpy and excitable, but he’s easily redirected with treats, games, and engagement with his person.
• Working on leash skills: Roddy may bark and pull toward other dogs while on leash, but he remains manageable and is not difficult to be redirected.

Roddy will do best with appropriately matched dogs or as a solo dog with well-matched canine friends.